Civil War Study Quiz

Which abolitionist led a raid on an arsenal at Harpers Ferry?

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• John Brown

• Susan B. Anthony

• Sojourner Truth

What was the North’s point of view on slavery by the 1850’s?

• Enslaved people were only able to work on farms in the North.

• Most northern factories hired slaves for workers.

• Most northern states had outlawed slavery.

• Most northern states supported slavery.

By the 1850’s, where were most of the nation’s cities and factories were located?

• North

• South

• Indian Territory

• West

Which of the following is NOT a reason the southern states began their own country?

• Abraham Lincoln was elected President

• to support states' rights

• to help northern states

• to keep slavery

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony fought for two issues: The abolition of slavery and

• the election of Jefferson Davis

• the south to secede

• Native American equality

• Women's' right to vote

Which of the following describes slavery's role in the southern economy?

• Slavery was not important.

• Slavery made many southerners wealthy.

• Slavery was outlawed in the south.

How did Harriet Tubman help people escape slavery and reach freedom in the North?

• writing books

• violent acts

• education

• Underground Railroad

What novel told the story of slaves being treated cruelly by their owner?

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• Gone with the Wind

• Two Miserable Presidents

• Sad Days

What is the name of the first battle of the Civil War?

• Vicksburg

• Fort Sumter

• Gettysburg

• Atlanta

What is the name of the turning point of the Civil War?

• Vicksburg

• For Sumter

• Gettysburg

• Atlanta